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Grant Supports Good Fire
Placer Land Trust is honored to receive a grant from Metabolic Studio. Grant funds will support our prescribed burns program, which reduces fuel loading in dense areas, promoting safer and healthier forest ecosystems. Placer Land Trust has been expanding our use of fire as a land management method to successfully Read more…
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History of the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe
By Clyde Prout III, CTVCT Tribal Chairman The Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe (CTVCT) is a State recognized tribe located in Placer County, CA. The Tribe is comprised of primarily of Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok people, and has deep ancestral ties to Placer County and its history. Before the formal reorganization Read more…
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Membership circles
Conservation Champions Donations of $5,000+Our Conservation Champions also have the option to plan a private docent-led group hike on a Placer Land Trust preserve. Simply contact us if interested. Forever Society You can help preserve the natural wonders of Placer County for generations to come by including Placer Land Trust in your Read more…
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The 402-acre Heart of Clover Valley Is Now Protected Forever!
We can now OFFICIALLY say… the 402-acre heart of Clover Valley is protected forever! Finally, after years of effort, we are so thrilled to announce the permanent protection of this precious place for conservation, education, and public benefit.
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Empowering Agricultural Landowners in Placer County: A Recap of Our Recent Workshop
Placer Land Trust recently hosted an interactive online landowner workshop to highlight the many benefits of agricultural easements for landowners in Placer County. The event brought together local agricultural landowners who are passionate about preserving the legacy of their farms and ranches for future generations. Agricultural easements are a vital Read more…
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2024 Placer Land Trust Statement of Operations
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions $598,357 Events $117,383 One Time Gifts $1,201,933 Planned Gifts – Grants $120,691 Other Income $22,377 Investment Earnings $503,963 Special Programs $226,260 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME* $2,790,964 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $289,789 Fundraising $220,810 Land Protection & Programs* $1,640,936 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $2,151,535 ASSETS Cash and investments** $19,611,450 Accounts receivable Read more…
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Placer Land Trust Awarded California Council of Land Trusts Grant for Owl Creek LandBack and Equitable Access Project
Placer Land Trust has been awarded a generous 2024 Project Advancement Grant of $56K from California Council of Land Trusts to support our work with the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe (CTVCT) on our upcoming Owl Creek LandBack and Equitable Access project. This 308-acre property along Owl Creek in Foresthill will Read more…
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A Letter from Board President Christine Pieper
Dear friends, Reflecting on 2024, I am deeply grateful for your support in conserving and celebrating Placer County’s natural beauty. You’re an essential part of this mission and we couldn’t do our work without you. This year, two new preserves got us closer to the goal of protecting 25,000 acres Read more…
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Contact Your Representatives to Save Clover Valley
Thank you for taking action to save Clover Valley! We’ve included sample scripts below for calling or writing your representatives. Not sure who your representatives are? Use this website to find out. California State Senate California State Assembly California Governor California Secretary of Natural Resources United States Senate United States Read more…